double yellow beetle bug

Okay so I am new to the site and I dont' know if this question has been asked before, but I have a 2002 1.8 5-speed Double Yellow Color Concept beetle. My back right brake light is acting all crazy. When you turn on the lights, the light is fine, but when you hit the brakes, it goes out. I have changed the blub, but it is still happening. Does having a bad brake light switch have anything to do with this?

double yellow beetle bug

When we turn the lights on at night and hit the brakes, the brake lights light up like a chirstmas tree and stay on. The EPC light then comes on and kills my cruise control. I have already taken this to the dealer, who stated they fixed the recalls. Mind you that I never had this problem until after I took it to the dealer. They won't fix it again with out keeping her for the day and charging me money that I don't have.

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I guess I'm not understanding. I know there was a brake light switch recall way back (don't remember the year or all the details), but I do believe that recall expired also way back. I'll find the recall notice and see what it says.

Are you saying they fixed it once under the recall, and now won't stand behind the replacement part? If so, how long ago was the last one installed? It is tied to the cruise control so I can understand that there is a relationship.

This is not an terribly expensive part, and you should be able to do it yourself. I'm sure I can find the R&R in the Bentley for you and walk you through it.
Now, lets clarify this light going out thing.

Now, lets talk about this light going out thing. Are you saying that when your tail lights (not brake lights) are already on, and you step on the brake, the right tail light (again not brake light) goes out? If so, I assume it comes back on when the brake pedal is released. Does the right brake light come on? That would typically be the result of a bad ground issue. Lights do strange things with a bad ground. This COULD also be causing you other issue. Let's try to resolve this issue first, and see if it corrects the other one.

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When we turn the lights on at night and hit the brakes, the brake lights light up like a chirstmas tree and stay on. The EPC light then comes on and kills my cruise control. I have already taken this to the dealer, who stated they fixed the recalls. Mind you that I never had this problem until after I took it to the dealer. They won't fix it again with out keeping her for the day and charging me money that I don't have.

I need body panels (rip plates) 1c0809673 and 1c0809674 for a 2000 New Beetle. The car only has a 122,000 miles on its TDI, so is worth repairing. Unfortunately, 1c0809674 is no longer available according to VW.
Does anyone know where I can source aftermarket parts?
I contacted ECS Tuning and...

Just purchased a 2006 NB locally. 79000 miles, 2.5 engine, new top.
... Runs great, but I want to have it checked by a VW tech. I'm 75 yrs old and have had VWs since 1966.
What problems can I expect to have with my ride.
I do have the sticky dash, buts it's coming off with GOO B GONE.
It's...

Just purchased a 2006 NB locally. 79000 miles, 2.5 engine, new top.
... Runs great, but I want to have it checked by a VW tech. I'm 75 yrs old and have had VWs since 1966.
What problems can I expect to have with my ride.
I do have the sticky dash, buts it's coming off with GOO B GONE.
It's...

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